British Royals

The Royal Family reveals jump in spending in year of history and change

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29th June 2023
The latest Sovereign Grant report shows that royal expenditure went up in the last financial year.In the period between April 2022 and April 2023, a total of £107.5 million was spent, a 5% rise compared to the year before.The Sovereign Grant covered £86.3 million of that. The rest was taken from reserve funds.The increased total reflects a time described by Sir Michael Stevens…
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Belgium

King Albert of Belgium's hospital stay extended

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28th June 2023
The former Belgian monarch, Albert II, is to stay in hospital longer than first expected after being admitted with dehydration.The king, who is 89, was admitted early on the morning of June 27th 2023 after his health gave cause for concern.Belgium’s Royal…
Belgium

Belgium's King Albert taken to hospital

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27th June 2023
King Albert II of Belgium is being treated in hospital for dehydration.The king, who turned 89 just a few weeks ago, was taken in for treatment after becoming unwell at home.His wife, Queen Paola, is at his side.His eldest son, King Philippe of the Belgians, has…
Prince & Princess of Wales

The Prince of Wales speaks of his determination to end homelessness as he launches Homewards

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27th June 2023
The Prince of Wales says he believes that homelessness can be eradicated with the development of innovative ways of tackling the issues involved.Prince William spoke out as he began a two day tour of the UK in which he’ll visit six areas chosen to pilot the Homewards scheme, his new initiative focused on helping those experiencing homelessness.At the first launch event, in Lambeth…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales takes to the tennis courts for training for one of Wimbledon's most important roles

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24th June 2023
The Princess of Wales has taken to the tennis courts to see the work that goes into one of the most crucial roles at Wimbledon – that of ball boy and ball girl.The Princess was joined by eight times Men’s Singles Champion, Roger Federer, on a training day with some of the dozens of young people who will carry out the duty this year.Their experiences have been recorded in a film…
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Royal Ascot

The tears of King Charles as his Ascot win brings a special link to Queen Elizabeth II

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23rd June 2023
King Charles III was visibly moved as his horse raced to a famous win at Royal Ascot – and there was a poignant reason why.The horse had been bred by his beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth II.His Majesty clearly had tears in his eyes as he celebrated the victory in the King George V Stakes on day three. As Desert Hero trotted to the winner’s enclosure, The King and Queen both…
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